OBSERVING HUMANS
2050Community's ELEVATE Gallery is excited to present the joint show of American artist Davey Sandy and Syrian painter Massoud Ahmed. The two painters from opposite worlds have a unique and visceral approach to depicting the human likeness and experience into their work.
This show is in support of Refugee resettlement and desires to highlight the ongoing issue of humans living in camps.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Davey Sandy, "The Dread" is of British West Indian decent, born blind on the island of Tobago, one of the
Bacolet street boys. Growing up the last of eleven children, his brothers and sisters had great influence on him. They introduced him into the world of art, where he became greatly intrigued
and inspired.
At a young age he moved to Queens, New York and began skateboarding in 1983.
Dread skated with the Shut Skates/ Zoo York crew, and was a model and skateboarder for early Supreme and Zoo York. The Dread has been all about that rock n’ roll lifestyle, and he continues to dedicate his life to art.
He is known for his highly instinctive and organic creative process. He is inspired by strangers and nature, he projects those feelings into his work. Davey uses ununusal materials and raw pigments made from flowers.
Massoud Ahmed, originally from Al Hasakiyah, Syria now lives in one of the refugee camps in the Kurdistan region. His journey through loss and deprivation is reflected in his work, which was a vehicle he used to express this complex human experience. Many of his initial peices were destroyed by the journey and weather during the first years. Yet, Massoud has continued to find ways and means to paint.
"I discovered my talent in the drawing when I was a child. I have been drawing on school benches and on the walls. One day I drew a drawing on the wall of our house in Syria, everyone liked it, they did not believe that I was the one who drew it! After seeing their admiration, I dreamed of becoming a painter one day.
I graduated and entered the College of Fine Arts, Department of Painting, in Damascus/Syria. I successfully completed the first year, and in the second year the civil war began in Syria, I left my studies and took refuge in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq.
In the camp, I practiced my hobby despite my difficult situation, and I used to teach children how to draw for free. One day, I couldn't buy papers, so I cut a piece of cloth from the tent in which I was living, to draw a painting on it. I worked as a volunteer with an organization in the camp in teaching children and young people how to draw, and then they gave me a small income. I was also working in different jobs to make living for my family.
In 2016 I enrolled in the College of Fine Arts, department of Painting, in Erbil-Iraq, and I surpassed most of my colleagues. In 2020 I graduated second in my class, and third in the college. Now, I aspire to study masters at a reputable university in a developed country if given the opportunity."
Please contact: info@2050community.com for inquiries on procurements.
This show is in support of Refugee resettlement and desires to highlight the ongoing issue of humans living in camps.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Davey Sandy, "The Dread" is of British West Indian decent, born blind on the island of Tobago, one of the
Bacolet street boys. Growing up the last of eleven children, his brothers and sisters had great influence on him. They introduced him into the world of art, where he became greatly intrigued
and inspired.
At a young age he moved to Queens, New York and began skateboarding in 1983.
Dread skated with the Shut Skates/ Zoo York crew, and was a model and skateboarder for early Supreme and Zoo York. The Dread has been all about that rock n’ roll lifestyle, and he continues to dedicate his life to art.
He is known for his highly instinctive and organic creative process. He is inspired by strangers and nature, he projects those feelings into his work. Davey uses ununusal materials and raw pigments made from flowers.
Massoud Ahmed, originally from Al Hasakiyah, Syria now lives in one of the refugee camps in the Kurdistan region. His journey through loss and deprivation is reflected in his work, which was a vehicle he used to express this complex human experience. Many of his initial peices were destroyed by the journey and weather during the first years. Yet, Massoud has continued to find ways and means to paint.
"I discovered my talent in the drawing when I was a child. I have been drawing on school benches and on the walls. One day I drew a drawing on the wall of our house in Syria, everyone liked it, they did not believe that I was the one who drew it! After seeing their admiration, I dreamed of becoming a painter one day.
I graduated and entered the College of Fine Arts, Department of Painting, in Damascus/Syria. I successfully completed the first year, and in the second year the civil war began in Syria, I left my studies and took refuge in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq.
In the camp, I practiced my hobby despite my difficult situation, and I used to teach children how to draw for free. One day, I couldn't buy papers, so I cut a piece of cloth from the tent in which I was living, to draw a painting on it. I worked as a volunteer with an organization in the camp in teaching children and young people how to draw, and then they gave me a small income. I was also working in different jobs to make living for my family.
In 2016 I enrolled in the College of Fine Arts, department of Painting, in Erbil-Iraq, and I surpassed most of my colleagues. In 2020 I graduated second in my class, and third in the college. Now, I aspire to study masters at a reputable university in a developed country if given the opportunity."
Please contact: info@2050community.com for inquiries on procurements.
